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Chelmsford Hotels Limited

00226009

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

The County Hotel, 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ
Incorporated 21/11/1927

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/04/2026

Due 03/05/2027

On track

Industry

55100
Hotels and similar accommodation

Officers

Mr Michael John Austin

director · Since 30/09/1993

WRITER FILM DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Michael John Austin

secretary · Since 21/12/2006

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Francesco Edward Ulysses Austin Dei Carraresi

director · Since 21/08/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 23

Michael John Austin

director · Since 30/09/1993

British · United Kingdom · Age 77

Michael John Austin

secretary · Since 21/12/2006

British

Francesco Edward Ulysses Austin Dei Carraresi

director · Since 21/08/2023

British · United Kingdom · Age 23

Former

Andrew Harrison

secretary · Resigned 22/07/1992

Jack Robert Thrower

director · Resigned 02/07/1997

William James Austin

director · Resigned 30/12/1997

Jacqueline Anne Therese Carr

secretary · Resigned 01/04/1998

Lucinda Sarah Ann Fletcher

director · Resigned 01/02/2005

Lucinda Sarah Ann Fletcher

secretary · Resigned 01/02/2005

John Austin

director · Resigned 21/12/2006

Peter John Austin

director · Resigned 21/12/2006

David Charles Austin

director · Resigned 21/12/2006

Leon James Wasyluk

director · Resigned 21/12/2006

David Charles Austin

secretary · Resigned 21/12/2006

Virginia Susan Austin

director · Resigned 24/04/2017

Persons with Significant Control

County Hotel (Chelmsford) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

The County Hotel, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ

Reg: 05893760 · Companies House · Ltd

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/12/1999Registered 16/12/1999

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-17

Active

typeltd
2026-07-17

Private Limited Company

address line1The County Hotel
2026-07-17

THE COUNTY HOTEL

post townChelmsford
2026-07-17

CHELMSFORD

CompanyRankvs 5367+ SIC 55100 peers
42

Financial strength7th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.51× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength2/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£257k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£350

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£390k

Working capital

Current Assets

£405k

Current Liabilities

£795k

Fixed Assets

£165k

Debtors

£382k

47avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£225k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.51+£58k
20230.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.